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How do I “study” the Bible, without knowing anything about the Bible for 27 years of my life?

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What does it mean to have a seared conscience?

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does it mean in Titus 2:11 that "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people?"

First, see the context: "The apostle Paul is giving instructions to everyone in the church (Titus 2:11-14) here. He initially tells them about what God has...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does it mean in Titus 2:11 that "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people?"

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Titus 2:14 says: “Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”

10 days ago

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What was the cause of the bad water in Jericho?

I would say that it would have been a lingering "side-effect" of the earlier curse placed both upon Jericho and also upon any attempt to rebuild it by Joshua...

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What does the Bible say about healing?

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does Matthew mean when he quotes Isaiah: "A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench, till He sends forth justice to victory."?

Good question, Gregory! Jesus is quoting Isaiah 42 here. There in vv. 1-9 Isaiah speaks of the coming of the Messiah. In verse 1 the prophet deals with His...

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Does God share His glory with all believers?

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Hi Tim. Thank you for your response.

10 days ago

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Did Jesus heal two blind men (Matthew 20:29-34) or one blind man (Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)?

11 days ago

Answer by Nathan Tiday

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

The young prophet did not just give a sign to Jeroboam, but he became a sign for him and his whole kingdom. Jeroboam received a word from God that he would...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Did Jesus pay our trespass debt as well as our sin debt?

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I agree. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.

11 days ago

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What was the cause of the bad water in Jericho?

Elisha healed the bad water in Jericho with salt.

2 Kings 2:19 - 22

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What should we learn from the woman at the well?

John 4:6: Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour: Lord Jesus...

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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Does God share His glory with all believers?

To me, the key word in responding to this question is "believers". No one has the right to share in God's glory if seeking to do it in a spirit of...

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Question by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

Does God share His glory with all believers?

Does God share His glory with all believers? According to Isaiah 42:8 and Isaiah 48:11, God does not share His glory with anyone (except Jesus - John 1:14; 1...

John 17:22

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Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

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What does the Bible say about gossip?

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What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection?

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How can I learn to trust that God is in control?

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Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

Is is it wrong to live in nice houses? Absolutely not! My view is that no text or passage of Scripture teaches or implies that it is wrong for believers to...

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How can we be 'strong in the Lord?'

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why does the NLT state that Jesus was angry at Lazarus' tomb?

I would say that the anger that Jesus experienced in the cited passage would have been at the sin (and consequent mortality) into which Satan had led...

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Why does the NLT state that Jesus was angry at Lazarus' tomb?

Also John 11:33: "When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled."

John 11:38

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Comment by Billy P Eldred

Is God cruel?

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Danny, yes I read the other answers. I decide if I want to answer a question based on whether I think the other answers adequately cover the question. Where...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Is God cruel?

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You admit to something I often suspect from a lot of people who answer questions asked on this site: you read other answers before you write your answer. I...

October 02 2024

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What does the Bible say about dignity?

October 01 2024

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does the Bible say about dignity?

"Dignity" derives from the Latin word "dignus", meaning "worthy". It denotes a quality, manner, or achievement that makes a person or being worthy of honor...

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What did Jesus write in the dirt in John 8:6?

October 01 2024

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

I would only add this point to the other responses: No particular spiritual gift is more worthy of a "calling" than another. The Spirit gives out gifts to...

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is there any extra-Biblical evidence for the Resurrection of Christ?

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God wants us to take Him at His word! Faith equals trust. 1 John 5:10: "Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him, and whoever does...

October 01 2024

Comment by Stacie Luther

Why does God say whoever sees His face will die?

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In the old testament God couldn't face sin and all humans are sinners. In Leviticus he came to dwell with humans and they had to slaughter and sacrifice in...

October 01 2024

Answer by Stacie Luther

Why does God say whoever sees His face will die?

The truth is people have seen the face of God. Jesus IS God in the flesh, Father, Son, Holy Ghost are all one. The Bible says that. Humans couldn't see God's...

October 01 2024 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

If you are wondering if you are called to the ministry, the answer is easy. You are! I believe God calls every Christian to the ministry. The real question...

September 30 2024 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Does James 5:14-16 promise that God is going to heal (physically, on earth) every believing Christian who asks in faith for healing?

Good question, Christa! No, I don't think so (in regards to your question). For one thing, these verses are in the context of confession. The sick person...

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What should we learn from the woman at the well?

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The number 1 statement, about an absolute of salvation, brought me to tears. I have been wrestling with "thirsty." You see, my baby sister died about 6...

September 30 2024

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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

September 29 2024

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What is peace (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

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What is peace (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

September 29 2024

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Are intrusive thoughts sin? Are spontaneous violent, sexual, or blasphemous thoughts sin?

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There can be intrusive thoughts placed in all human minds as temptations and also placed in our minds as Christians so that we doubt our salvation, not just...

September 29 2024

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How special is the name of Jesus from other names?

September 28 2024

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Is belief in God a virus?

September 28 2024

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Why does Amos keep repeating 'for three sins . . . even for four' in chapters 1-2?

September 28 2024

Answer by Truth Finder

What does it mean that women are the 'weaker vessel'?

Men and women have fought for control in relationships ever since Adam relinquished his authority over to Eve who willingly took the fruit of the tree of...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?

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All of those people Paul declared to be wicked are indeed still to this day, wicked. Some of them stand out more than others. But if you look at it clearly,...

September 28 2024

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?

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Continuing, You see, that's it; if you speak the truth about how sinning has no effect on the status of a born again saint, the cry goes out that you're...

September 28 2024